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also when you briefed us, it's been hammered a little bit but when you briefed us you said this was a result of the video. i remember in fact, pretty upset about it -- you got upset when somebody suggested there was a terrorist attack. this was our briefing we had. but we find out now it wasn't the video. it was a terrorist attack. when we come talk about the issue of the drone and the surveillance overhead, if there was a link from the drone to watch what was going on live or somebody under you was able to watch what was going on live or maybe that link was down. another question, i watched your testimony in the senate. you said part of the reason we have a little bit of delay in understanding what was going on, we did not have immediate access to the security cameras, the security footage. but yet at the same time, you had mortars being reported as being fired on security personnel. if i would hear that mortars are being fired i would immediately assume regardless of whether i could see what was going on overhead, regardless if i could see the security footage, that demonstration. t
also when you briefed us, it's been hammered a little bit but when you briefed us you said this was a result of the video. i remember in fact, pretty upset about it -- you got upset when somebody suggested there was a terrorist attack. this was our briefing we had. but we find out now it wasn't the video. it was a terrorist attack. when we come talk about the issue of the drone and the surveillance overhead, if there was a link from the drone to watch what was going on live or somebody under...
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the pitchforks came out and they paid us very quickly. you have to let the medicine work its way through the system. a lot of us were very concerned when the banks started paying back tarp as quickly as they did. >> the notion that these poor banks, that we hurt their -- these very rich, very well protected people -- get over it. i was appalled by their hypersensitivity. what i was told was that two of the things we thought were necessary to alleviate public anger were one of the things that drove them. restrictions. and they wanted their damn airports. the restrictions on being able to fly around was a problem. we would voted for this -- who this -- frankly, we were getting attacked too. i also believe that this is not stimulated by the politicians. this is genuine public anger. >> keep in mind one thing. the house republican leadership stepped up. john boehner, eric cantor, paul ryan -- >> they replaced their negotiator because they wanted to be participants. they still had a majority voting against it. >> i understand. let's give some
the pitchforks came out and they paid us very quickly. you have to let the medicine work its way through the system. a lot of us were very concerned when the banks started paying back tarp as quickly as they did. >> the notion that these poor banks, that we hurt their -- these very rich, very well protected people -- get over it. i was appalled by their hypersensitivity. what i was told was that two of the things we thought were necessary to alleviate public anger were one of the things...
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these wood cuts show it being used pretty much exactly as it was used centuries later by the cia. which is that a place to -- water is poured on. this is a person who is bound and they can't remove the water. the person gasps for breath, inhales water, can't get their breath, and it causes a panic reaction and intense fear i'm told. haven't tried it. if you were to keep pouring, the eventually the person would drown. generally speaking, the situation is such that you trying to get the person to talk and therefore you pour for a while and ask them questions. in some instances in inquisition, they did something a little bit different. i suppose this was in a case where it was being used as death by torture as opposed to interrogation technique. that is they will pour water until the person ingested so much water and their belly was swollen up. then they will jump on the belly. as a torture and interrogation technique, it was famously used by paul pott in cambodia. in the museum they now have in the former prison. there is the water board that they used which again, is not very diffe
these wood cuts show it being used pretty much exactly as it was used centuries later by the cia. which is that a place to -- water is poured on. this is a person who is bound and they can't remove the water. the person gasps for breath, inhales water, can't get their breath, and it causes a panic reaction and intense fear i'm told. haven't tried it. if you were to keep pouring, the eventually the person would drown. generally speaking, the situation is such that you trying to get the person to...
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-- binds us together is stronger than what may pull us apart. that serving you is best accomplished by serving others. dear god, please allow your blessing of health and of peace to nfl our great nation, a-- envelope our great nation, amen. the speaker: the chair has examined the journal of the last day 'proceedings and you know -- day's proceedings and announces his approval thereof. the journal stands approved. mr. sessions: mr. speaker, purr -- mr. poe: mr. speaker, pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, i demand a vote on agreeing to the speaker's approval of the journal. the speaker: the question is on agreeing to the speaker's approval of the journal. those in favor say aye. those opposed, no. in the opinion of the chair, the ayes have it. the journal stands approved. the gentleman from texas. mr. poe: i object to the vote on the grounds that a quorum is not present and i make a point of order that a quorum is not present. the speaker: pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20, further proceedings on this question are postponed. the pledge of allegiance to
-- binds us together is stronger than what may pull us apart. that serving you is best accomplished by serving others. dear god, please allow your blessing of health and of peace to nfl our great nation, a-- envelope our great nation, amen. the speaker: the chair has examined the journal of the last day 'proceedings and you know -- day's proceedings and announces his approval thereof. the journal stands approved. mr. sessions: mr. speaker, purr -- mr. poe: mr. speaker, pursuant to clause 1 of...
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on theilliam joining us phone. the final hour taking your calls on the end of the government shutdown. the short-term extension through january. short-term extension on the debt limit through february. or thoughts on congress passing the debt bill. final hourts on the we have on the program. the numbers on your screen to call in. sharon joining us from ohio. caller: i have been a democrat. i cannot believe the tea party can bring the republicans down so low. it is ridiculous. closing the government down and hurting so many people is ridiculous. host: how would you identify your self different as someone who identifies themselves as a member of the tea party? caller: i am not crazy, and i think a lot of them are. they are outrageous in their actions. out of closing the government down. it cost money, cost people wages. i am retired. my husband just retired. this put our retirement fund at risk. we would have lost a huge chunk of our money that we put back like we were supposed to. we had investments and put those at
on theilliam joining us phone. the final hour taking your calls on the end of the government shutdown. the short-term extension through january. short-term extension on the debt limit through february. or thoughts on congress passing the debt bill. final hourts on the we have on the program. the numbers on your screen to call in. sharon joining us from ohio. caller: i have been a democrat. i cannot believe the tea party can bring the republicans down so low. it is ridiculous. closing the...
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it is going to hurt us. we are going to get our sons and daughters killed over a situation where we do not know who is the culprit. is like the big bad wolf and we have come to blow your house debt. we will get some bricks pushed back on us and our people are going to be hurt. i don't think it is a good idea to be running there without all of the true facts. sayingf reporters are this man actually did it without knowing if that is true or not. that is like a mad parent. you cannot assume the child did without fax. running in their, we would be putting ourselves in that situation. the white house is now saying -- caller: i don't like that --pons of mass instruction of mass destruction statement. last time they said that, it was a big flat out lie. host: when the white house says there's very little doubt, as a senior official told -- said in a statement yesterday. you don't believe the white house at this point, either? caller: i am not saying i don't believe you. weapons of mass destruction, we know that is
it is going to hurt us. we are going to get our sons and daughters killed over a situation where we do not know who is the culprit. is like the big bad wolf and we have come to blow your house debt. we will get some bricks pushed back on us and our people are going to be hurt. i don't think it is a good idea to be running there without all of the true facts. sayingf reporters are this man actually did it without knowing if that is true or not. that is like a mad parent. you cannot assume the...
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so he is not using them. he is waiting for somebody to give him and other law enforcement agencies some direction on the use of drones. there seemed to be two issues. law enforcement use and private use. what is the expectation of privacy in those areas? should we do anything about it? or just wait? , there have been comments made that the court should make these decisions about the fourth amendment, which courts have been doing fine, what is lawful and not lawful under the fourth amendment. should the courts be the answer for solving this issue of drones and the fourth amendment? >> i think your legislation does a very good job of creating a careful balance, something that congress is particularly good at. and the courts are not always particularly good at. we think about how we would want to use a drone, it is clear that most of the uses, finding a missing person, fighting a forest fire, are not uses that particularly implicate the fourth amendment. your legislation is very careful to carve those out. i thi
so he is not using them. he is waiting for somebody to give him and other law enforcement agencies some direction on the use of drones. there seemed to be two issues. law enforcement use and private use. what is the expectation of privacy in those areas? should we do anything about it? or just wait? , there have been comments made that the court should make these decisions about the fourth amendment, which courts have been doing fine, what is lawful and not lawful under the fourth amendment....
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they were used, how they were used. obtaining confirmation and strong evidence, all those things we have to make sure that we work with the international community. we ourselves are going to be putting resources on this. a lotk that in many ways, has been crossed when we see tens of thousands of innocent people being killed by a regime. but, the use of chemical weapons and the dangers that poses to the international community, to neighbors of syria, the potential for chemical weapons to get into the hands of terrorists, all of those things add increased urgency to what is already a significant security problem and humanitarian problem in the region. we are going to be working with countries like jordan to try to obtain more direct evidence and confirmation of this potential use. i've been very clear publicly but also privately that for the syrian government to utilize chemical weapons, on its people, crosses a line that will change my calculus and how the united states approaches these positions. .his is not an on or of
they were used, how they were used. obtaining confirmation and strong evidence, all those things we have to make sure that we work with the international community. we ourselves are going to be putting resources on this. a lotk that in many ways, has been crossed when we see tens of thousands of innocent people being killed by a regime. but, the use of chemical weapons and the dangers that poses to the international community, to neighbors of syria, the potential for chemical weapons to get...
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thank you for joining us. >> thank you so much for having me. ♪ >> for free transcripts, or to give us your comments, visit us at q&a.org and free transcript are available at c-span podcasts. [captioning performed by national captioning institute] [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2013] >> today on c-span "washington journal." legislative business scheduled or 2 p.m. >> what the most important issue congress should consider in 2014? that is the question for middle and high school students in c- span's video documentary competition. win the grand prize of $5,000. januarymust be in by 20th, 20. need more information? go to student cam.org. headlines, followed by the week ahead in congress, the budget and the farm bill kneels less calls new ski and jennifer bender he. later, a discussion about the earned income tax credit, heart and who is eligible for a refund. our guest is tax foundation chief economist william mcbride. "washington journal" is next. host: >> host: the white house is to eating -- is disputing claims. the u.s. ambassador to madrid will appear to discuss b
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he did do it but it was less than all the noise of the other us iran relationship ended in a function as a confidence building measure. in the current nuclear negotiations however given the reactions that they are likely to cause in the saudi arabia and israel could very well be. perhaps you've already seen a factor in further aggravating the situation in particular because of the potential for the saudi involvement or the perception of the involvement. >> with the microphone and say your name, please. >> i have the american foundation right now former diplomat. i will start with water if you don't mind quickly. now, what's the situation looks like and i think that you have slid right to it there is mistrust and a lack of political will because afghanistan and the government feel vulnerable and they don't have the type of -- they don't feel secure enough to be able to address it. so i think that part of it has to do with the fact that we don't have the capacities domestically to deal with this issue and especially at the top level of the government. and there is probably a lack of kno
he did do it but it was less than all the noise of the other us iran relationship ended in a function as a confidence building measure. in the current nuclear negotiations however given the reactions that they are likely to cause in the saudi arabia and israel could very well be. perhaps you've already seen a factor in further aggravating the situation in particular because of the potential for the saudi involvement or the perception of the involvement. >> with the microphone and say your...
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than it helps us during -- helps us. having said that, i understand the difference between fighting a war and fighting a crime. and i will work with my colleagues in anyway possible to make sure that we make the least amount of mistakes as a nation. the one mistake i will not tolerate is the mistake of believing we are not at war. >> thank you, mr. chairman. thank you to all of you for joining us. i would like to start with professor selman. in your testimony, you note that critics of the administration's white paper on this issue focus on the weaknesses of the pre- requirements outlined in that white paper. under the memos analysis you must be met before u.s. citizen may be lawfully targeted in a drone strike. you argue that because those requirements apply only when the a senior operated leader of al qaeda or some associated force, the memos weaknesses might be mitigated, or some have argued this. you state that a senior al qaeda leader likely qualifies as a legitimate target, and even if he does not pose an imminent t
than it helps us during -- helps us. having said that, i understand the difference between fighting a war and fighting a crime. and i will work with my colleagues in anyway possible to make sure that we make the least amount of mistakes as a nation. the one mistake i will not tolerate is the mistake of believing we are not at war. >> thank you, mr. chairman. thank you to all of you for joining us. i would like to start with professor selman. in your testimony, you note that critics of the...
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they served us all very well. that same heroic service id replicated every day here at home by our men and women in law enforcement. in march of 2001, sheriff's deputies responded to a suspected robbery, only to find a sniper lying in deadly wait. the shootout that followed, two of them are killed. the deputy had rushed to the scene from his front yard, where he was putting together a new swing set for his grandchildren. it was a project that would remain unfinished. two other deputies were shot and severely injured in that ambush. tonight, deputy resnik and us.ty chargcharles are here wih gentlemen, we thank you and all of virginia is brave law enforcement officers for your courage and your commitment to the safety and the freedom of the people of virginia. [applause] ladies and gentlemen, over the past three years, we have worked together for the common good, with passion, stability, and a focus on getting results. we have worked hard together to create good jobs and to build a common wealth of opportunity. in j
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from using the land within the right use of the land? how can they legally prevent us? we own it. we hate for that land and we pay to keep it up in and pay for regulatory and the government official. how can they prevent the american people from using the land they own? that's my question. guest: good question. you are right -- the federal government pays through our tax dollars and we all own our national parks. there are treasures. they have not approved the budget so there is no money to pay to be able to maintain these places and to be able to keep them open. kind oft provide the safety and security that is needed when you go to a national partner in there is a whole host of issues whether it is restrooms which may seem minor. they are necessary at national parks when you have visitors coming in. unfortunately, these things require our national parks to close like their other departments and federal agencies around the country. it is having a huge impact. it is a terrible thing and i to contact your member of congress, get involved,
from using the land within the right use of the land? how can they legally prevent us? we own it. we hate for that land and we pay to keep it up in and pay for regulatory and the government official. how can they prevent the american people from using the land they own? that's my question. guest: good question. you are right -- the federal government pays through our tax dollars and we all own our national parks. there are treasures. they have not approved the budget so there is no money to pay...
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maybe one day, or people like us will be up there, heart of the government. [laughter] >> we will let you stay as long as you behave yourself. >> thank you. ♪ origin of thee comment -- even for a white man? >> he was responding to this woman in front of him. >> what did she say? you know, will there be room for people -- they were basically talking about whether there will be people -- room for people like them to take over in the future because seeing people on the stage talking, political leaders, they were thinking maybe someday that will be us. nick m att this -- this point, is of what persuasion? >> is independent. radically centrist. texted you vote for obama? -- >> did he vote for obama? >> he did. the hopes he embodied of the generation. perhaps the high hopes are dashed, but the hopes and still remain. >> where did he go to college? american, and now he is a graduate of georgetown. >> what is he doing now? >> he is working for a millennial-led that reduction campaign, a nonpartisan campaign called the can cakes back -- kicks back. is one of the thr
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to give our information to private companies that are then using us for their algorithms. the average company creating these algorithms that study what we havewhen we buy, european companies which are private companies which are accessing our data. we have to really look at this friendly. are you really ok given your information to a stranger? when i heard it reframed in that way -- to take are going quick break. only come back we're going to be talking with bob bigsby. -- bob x be. -- bob bixby. we will be right back. -- >> i gotupset upset. they covered my health that my mental health work to few meetings. then they did not show up anymore. woman who is one of the press people. i said, nobody ever covers my meetings. she said, mental health is just not a sexy issue. tour the country, found out what was needed, developed past the mental health systems act of 1980. congress one-ugh month before being voluntarily retired from the white house. >> first lady rosalynn carter tonight at 9:00 eastern. >> the wireline world is the central security or system of our country. it is
to give our information to private companies that are then using us for their algorithms. the average company creating these algorithms that study what we havewhen we buy, european companies which are private companies which are accessing our data. we have to really look at this friendly. are you really ok given your information to a stranger? when i heard it reframed in that way -- to take are going quick break. only come back we're going to be talking with bob bigsby. -- bob x be. -- bob...
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use, 202-t thethe us 585-381. out to how you can reach us. facebook.com available too. i see novans saying problems using them for military operations but do not think they should be used again surveillance -- civilians under any circumstances and they should not be allowed to be used for any individual to target another individual. robert miller says this -- from thise comments morning's facebook page on the topic. if you support the use, -- we will hear from law enforcement officials as well. we will also hear from privacy advocates on this issue. now is the chance to turn to you for the first half-hour and the discussion. on the supporto line. good morning. go ahead. caller: good morning. i am an old retired military man. i do not know where we got this. i think what the governor just did, signing the voting thing -- i think --[inaudible] host: what specifically about the use of drones do you support ? rusty up next. caller: i oppose them. they are used to kill people overseas that we have not even declared war on. you bring them back here from the states and start u
use, 202-t thethe us 585-381. out to how you can reach us. facebook.com available too. i see novans saying problems using them for military operations but do not think they should be used again surveillance -- civilians under any circumstances and they should not be allowed to be used for any individual to target another individual. robert miller says this -- from thise comments morning's facebook page on the topic. if you support the use, -- we will hear from law enforcement officials as well....
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keith is with us from new york. go ahead please. >> my question was more for the speech writers before. the difference between speaking and speech writing. i do not know who the guests there are now. >> this is more a chance to share your thoughts. do you have a memorable inaugural address that comes to mind? >> jfk's. that is the one that probably most people will remember. my question, i guess, was for the other guests that were previously there. >> thanks for the call. one of our viewers saying, i think incumbents should not have inaugural ceremonies. seven have had second inaugurations. when inaugurations fall on the sunday, their move to the following day. tomorrow is also martin luther king day, a federal holiday. we are told the president will make references to mlk, on caller: i am so proud of the president and i am so excited about what he is about to do for the country. it does bring tears to my eyes to see how the usa is coming together and we have been so together. i am very excited. host: a caller from
keith is with us from new york. go ahead please. >> my question was more for the speech writers before. the difference between speaking and speech writing. i do not know who the guests there are now. >> this is more a chance to share your thoughts. do you have a memorable inaugural address that comes to mind? >> jfk's. that is the one that probably most people will remember. my question, i guess, was for the other guests that were previously there. >> thanks for the...
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we use humor. when you have to switch gears and do something very serious like when somebody dies, obituary cartoons are some of the hardest because you want to be respectful and pay tribute. and everybody is expecting you to crack a joke. and they think maybe you're making fun or something like that. 245es the worst thing to be mis-- that's the worst thing to be misunderstood. mine was a local cartoon you wouldn't know about. it was about a local school. it was misunderstood. we ran letters for four days. it was nothing compared to that. i haven't gotten death threats yet. i'm still holding out for some. >> i guess i had a situation that was sort of along the lines what happened with mike where background this was in the mid 2000's when israeli government under sharone had a policy of bulldozing the homes of palestinian terrorist families the bush th administration and many allies, an inadvised polcy. very controversial within israel and outside. and so i was doing a cartoon that was basically --
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the us. the last chapter nine book, when i moved to london i actually called the chapter the wild west because there is very much a greater sense of anything goes. i would say the us is a leader in a lot of these products, and the europeans follow. if the us can get these laws right, one reason congress doesn't want the passes he does it they do it here banks remove the euro. i guarantee that if the us changes something makes the system more responsible they will be a sense of arbitrage around the world where everybody will try to get somewhere else, but ultimately the us is the strongest market in the world and i think others will follow if we do things here. >> in terms of your second of the asymmetric nature of information and the casino analogy, when we talk about deposit creation like what is going on right now, the last month of last year there was $220 billion of deposit creation in the us system, it is working its way into fractional reserves and then the banks are obviously hedging a
the us. the last chapter nine book, when i moved to london i actually called the chapter the wild west because there is very much a greater sense of anything goes. i would say the us is a leader in a lot of these products, and the europeans follow. if the us can get these laws right, one reason congress doesn't want the passes he does it they do it here banks remove the euro. i guarantee that if the us changes something makes the system more responsible they will be a sense of arbitrage around...
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here are the numbers to call -- you can also find us online. send us a tweet. join the conversation on facebook. you can also e-mail us.' \ you today what you think of the administration's handling of the boston marathon bombings. the front page of the boston globe this morning, courtesy of the newseum -- here is a clip of mr. davis, a boston police commissioner, and house homeland security chairman michael mccall, of texas. [video clip] >> we know there was a department of, security officer in the joint terrorism task force who was alerted of tamerlan tsarnaev's overseas trips, a trip to russia in chechnya. were you aware that before the bombing? as i was not. >> the officers you assign to the task force, were they aware of? greg they told me they received no word on that individual prior to the bombing. , were madee bombing aware of this information? >> yes. >> at what point in time? it's intimations started coming in and immediately upon our identification of the older brother on the morning of the watertown arrest. the shootout occurred late in the evening
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that brings us to iran. we are using diplomacy to fully identify and address the threat brought to us by iran's nuclear program. it is a real threat. we have no illusions. let me restate something that president obama has made clear since day one and reiterated again this afternoon -- we will not allow iran to acquire a nuclear weapon, period, not now, not ever. now, believe me, the united states fully understands that israel perceives a nuclear air and as a nexus essential threat. s a --perceives -- perceive nuclear iran as an x essential -- as an existential threat. why? because it is. as we move forward in this negotiation, we will continue to consult very closely with israel , as with our other friends and allies in the region and around the world, whose input is critical to us in this process. this week, prime minister netanyahu's advisor will travel to the united states with direct conversations -- for direct conversations with our iran expd erts. as we enter negotiations for a final, comprehensive agr
that brings us to iran. we are using diplomacy to fully identify and address the threat brought to us by iran's nuclear program. it is a real threat. we have no illusions. let me restate something that president obama has made clear since day one and reiterated again this afternoon -- we will not allow iran to acquire a nuclear weapon, period, not now, not ever. now, believe me, the united states fully understands that israel perceives a nuclear air and as a nexus essential threat. s a...
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when they used to be travel in afghanistan, of the from plans for, corruption, u.s. military operation. now when they travel, people are complaining about the internet being too slow or it is too expensive. this course has been introduced among young afghans. it is all good news. people are being connected. we see the new generation he burgeon last week, the fund is a for afghanistan which repurchased about 30 students through washington and the white house. when you listen to the kids and when you listen to the kids and what
when they used to be travel in afghanistan, of the from plans for, corruption, u.s. military operation. now when they travel, people are complaining about the internet being too slow or it is too expensive. this course has been introduced among young afghans. it is all good news. people are being connected. we see the new generation he burgeon last week, the fund is a for afghanistan which repurchased about 30 students through washington and the white house. when you listen to the kids and when...
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with regard to bear, stearns, you used the word fined. i think it would be not just unfair but bad public policy to fine them for having acqueases to serious pressure from the federal financial people to take over bear, stearns. leave aside equity, there may be another request by other federal financial officials to a bank to step in that way and they'd be much less likely to be cooperative. to the extent that you can say there are people to be made whole because of things bear, stearns did, that's different but as far as penalizing them because of what bear, stearns did before they were pressured into accepting it, i think that's a mistake. >> mr. mayor, what do you think of that? the next time the treasury secretary calls a bank during a time of crisis, do they hang up on him? >> i'm not -- i don't know what they would do. i can't speak to that. i do think, i want to emphasize what barney just said on this one part -- which i think is an important point -- we are at a place that j.p. morgan had to get bear, stearns because you would hav
with regard to bear, stearns, you used the word fined. i think it would be not just unfair but bad public policy to fine them for having acqueases to serious pressure from the federal financial people to take over bear, stearns. leave aside equity, there may be another request by other federal financial officials to a bank to step in that way and they'd be much less likely to be cooperative. to the extent that you can say there are people to be made whole because of things bear, stearns did,...
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it used to be. with the absence of that driving the violence i think that drop is down in the 200 range but we got stuck there for a long time. even when i took it over in 2007 169 in 2006, 181 and 200 -- in 2000. with gangrsistent violence and gang violence was born at accelerated during the crack cocaine epidemic. even when crack cocaine went away, the gangs did not. coming down from 186 to where we are now, in four years, a 54% drop in murders, it has been in constant focus on our gangs, the illegal gun offenders, and really staying focused on those two things and bringing in the community to work with us. that has been key. >> you can see the entire program today at 7 p.m. eastern here on c-span. seriess first lady continues tonight with pat nixon. she traveled abroad more than any other first lady before her. she also allowed more public offereduse tours and her husband steadfast support when the watergate scandal broke. the life and times of pat nixon tonight at 9:00 p.m. eastern on c-span. yo
it used to be. with the absence of that driving the violence i think that drop is down in the 200 range but we got stuck there for a long time. even when i took it over in 2007 169 in 2006, 181 and 200 -- in 2000. with gangrsistent violence and gang violence was born at accelerated during the crack cocaine epidemic. even when crack cocaine went away, the gangs did not. coming down from 186 to where we are now, in four years, a 54% drop in murders, it has been in constant focus on our gangs, the...
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fines three of us. while there are those fines out there to be honest, what is expensive, we haven't paid the fines. what is exspebsive is engaging with regulators. -- expensive is engaging with regulators. expensivehat is the part. we're innovators and we're looking for new ways to make the systems better and transform transportation. we estimate about $500,000 that have gone towards these regulatory engagements. >> what is their beef? you're not regulated? what is the problem? >> well, i think -- toyou don't have a license do what you're doing. >> we had a note saying that we should stop operating because we don't have a license for a regulatory code saying we don't have a license for another company. we don't have car, we don't have drivers. we are information provider, we provide matching of riders and drivers. so i think there has been a fundamental -- this is a new median and it needs new rules. that viewpoint is one that regulators in the beginning don't understand. we see the same thing in phila
fines three of us. while there are those fines out there to be honest, what is expensive, we haven't paid the fines. what is exspebsive is engaging with regulators. -- expensive is engaging with regulators. expensivehat is the part. we're innovators and we're looking for new ways to make the systems better and transform transportation. we estimate about $500,000 that have gone towards these regulatory engagements. >> what is their beef? you're not regulated? what is the problem? >>...
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the same one will be used on monday that he used four years ago. in between those two, a wreath-laying at arlington. this will be different that you have seen. much more low-key affair and very similar to the one they did four years ago. two of them laying a wreath and marking the importance of those who have served their country and given their lives as we get ready for the events on monday. that's what i know. [inaudible question] >> both the bidens and the obamas will participate on saturday. that will be here in the metro area. we have a number of cabinet officials that will be participating and we will be making announcements on that in the coming days. as you know, odds are you will know when it happens, but they will be doing something and that will be the entire family. >> just a follow-up on the fundraising question, if you have leftover funds, where do you plan to use those funds? presidential library? >> you know, i can honestly i don't know. there are rules that regulate what we can and can't do with those funds. i know some funds were
the same one will be used on monday that he used four years ago. in between those two, a wreath-laying at arlington. this will be different that you have seen. much more low-key affair and very similar to the one they did four years ago. two of them laying a wreath and marking the importance of those who have served their country and given their lives as we get ready for the events on monday. that's what i know. [inaudible question] >> both the bidens and the obamas will participate on...
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us there. my amendment adds a requirement if the president's supplemental budget as required by the plan act must include proposals to consolidate duplicative agency functions and programs. here's the good news, reducing duplication in government is low hanging fruit. there is bipartisan agreement on this. even the president in his state of the union address in 2011 talked about the desire to consolidate the different agencies that oversee things. it's true the president does submit a document called cuts, consolidations and savings. but in last year's budgets these savings only amounted to $24 billion. a tiny percentage, 2.2%, the our annual trillion dollar shortfall. that is woefully inadequate. my amendment would require the president to go back to the drawing forward within the context of the plan act. which asks the president to tell us when his budget will balance and how he will get us there. we are now in receipt of two reports from the g.a.o. that identify opportunities to reduce dupli
us there. my amendment adds a requirement if the president's supplemental budget as required by the plan act must include proposals to consolidate duplicative agency functions and programs. here's the good news, reducing duplication in government is low hanging fruit. there is bipartisan agreement on this. even the president in his state of the union address in 2011 talked about the desire to consolidate the different agencies that oversee things. it's true the president does submit a document...
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blessed are you god of the universe, you have created us and given us life. blessed are you god of this earth. you have set our world like a radiant jewel in the heavens and filled it with beauty and hope. blessed are you god of these united states of america, for all the lessons of our past, for all that remains for us to do. blessed are you god of truth and justice, guide the men and women of this house of representatives. grant them insight, courage, compassion, and imagination. protect them from corruption and arrogance. and grant that we whom they seek to serve may give them the support that they need. increase our trust in one another. strengthen our quest for justice. and bring us to unity and a common purpose. blessed are you god of the universe and blessed are we your people. aamen. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to section 2-a of house resolution 122, the journal of the last day's proceedings is approved. the chair will lead the house in the pledge of allegiance. i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america and to the republic
blessed are you god of the universe, you have created us and given us life. blessed are you god of this earth. you have set our world like a radiant jewel in the heavens and filled it with beauty and hope. blessed are you god of these united states of america, for all the lessons of our past, for all that remains for us to do. blessed are you god of truth and justice, guide the men and women of this house of representatives. grant them insight, courage, compassion, and imagination. protect them...
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militarygo just be on use of those facilities to hospitals and schools or other uses? do we have a checklist like that? >> we do, that is led by the afghan government, the minister of finance. local governments want to have the infrastructure. they would submit a request to the minister of finance who will to determine the sustainability and he would come to us with a request for a specific piece of infrastructure to be maintained you have had a tough assignment and looks like it will not get easier and i wish you well thank you for what you do for us. >> q, senator. >> senator kaine. >> thank you for appearing before us today and i want to ask about a couple items starting with budget questions. there have been a number about sequester. i did a tour of langley air force base a couple of weeks back and talk about this issue of the war fighter being protected. i was surprised to find that many of the military personnel had maintained the f-22's not defined as the war fighters. the budgetary issues are affecting their ability to maintain aircraft. that is a factor that l
militarygo just be on use of those facilities to hospitals and schools or other uses? do we have a checklist like that? >> we do, that is led by the afghan government, the minister of finance. local governments want to have the infrastructure. they would submit a request to the minister of finance who will to determine the sustainability and he would come to us with a request for a specific piece of infrastructure to be maintained you have had a tough assignment and looks like it will not...
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with us. let me begin with some news on this friday morning, and that is the expected talks between the united states taliban, they broke down before they began. what happened? guest: i think what happened is what most people expected. we negotiated our way out of vietnam, spending weeks or months arguing over the shape of the table. there is a lot of posturing very early on in the stabbings. maybe there were some surprises on t revenants -- on the revenants of the afghan government. explain for us who have not been following the intricacies of these stories, the differences between the caliban and al qaeda it -- a teh taliban and al qaeda. ran aft canaliban stand before our arrival. afghanistan before our arrival. an arab legiond and they gave the taliban a lot -- fighters to handle some they became a sin by ethnic relationship. -- a symbiotic relationship. gettaliban continues to support. tghhe united states -- initially it had been we had to get rid of al qaeda. we are hopeful as the talks
with us. let me begin with some news on this friday morning, and that is the expected talks between the united states taliban, they broke down before they began. what happened? guest: i think what happened is what most people expected. we negotiated our way out of vietnam, spending weeks or months arguing over the shape of the table. there is a lot of posturing very early on in the stabbings. maybe there were some surprises on t revenants -- on the revenants of the afghan government. explain...
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woodrow used -- woodrow wilson used to come to capitol hill to negotiate with congress and i don't think has been at it was a one-way street. i would the president to do that and i encourage the president to engage. >> house democrats are meeting this morning and senate republicans are headed to the white house to talk with the president and "the washington post: more on susan collins proposal. are you ok with keeping sequestration in place until march? >> i am. i know that's a challenge but i think we need to do levels of federal spending. i am a fiscal conservative and i think that is appropriate. first phone call from morris town, tennessee. caller: good morning and thank you for taking my call. -- thate obama care it is a shame -- because they have worked and paid into social security. as far as our spending, our operatedt needs to be by a small businessman. if i don't got it, i don't ended. -- i don't spend it. they have to reconsider spending and if i understand correctly what i've read, this president has put his deeper in debt than anybody in the past. does not matter he is democ
woodrow used -- woodrow wilson used to come to capitol hill to negotiate with congress and i don't think has been at it was a one-way street. i would the president to do that and i encourage the president to engage. >> house democrats are meeting this morning and senate republicans are headed to the white house to talk with the president and "the washington post: more on susan collins proposal. are you ok with keeping sequestration in place until march? >> i am. i know that's a...
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around us gives us evidence of these. open the paper and look at north boston,he middle east, or two little boys in a sandbox with one truck. it is the basic necessity that brings forth any governments throughout history. the constitution says in order to ensure domestic tranquillity and provide for the common then the paradox is once you create a government you are handing over power to other people. can becomeent's self abusive. that is true throughout human history. who will guard the guardians of? ? governments are bought the power we give up in order for governments to serve us. human nature raises its head. corrupts. absolute power corrupts absolutely. that is true of all people and in all places. beforewo questions encompasses all you need to know about political science very the our constitution is the best answer ever provided to these questions. whatramers knew exactly they were doing. e-ave to apologize for my mails senator friends. madison only talked in terms of men. what he said. if men were angels, no gover
around us gives us evidence of these. open the paper and look at north boston,he middle east, or two little boys in a sandbox with one truck. it is the basic necessity that brings forth any governments throughout history. the constitution says in order to ensure domestic tranquillity and provide for the common then the paradox is once you create a government you are handing over power to other people. can becomeent's self abusive. that is true throughout human history. who will guard the...
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how many of us here today would have that kind of courage? the taliban recognized this young girl, 14 at the time, as a serious threat. and you know what? they were right. she was a threat. [applause] extremism thrives amid ignorance and anger, intimidation and cowardice. as malala said, if this new generation is not given pens, they will be given guns. but the taliban miscalculated. they thought if they silenced her, and thank god they didn't, that not only she but her cause would die. but instead, they inspired millions of pakistanis to finally say enough is enough. you heard it directly from those two brave young pakistani women yesterday, and they are not alone. people marched in the streets. they signed petitions demanding that every pakistani child, boys and girls alike, have the opportunity to attend school. that in itself was a rebuke to extremist and their ideology. i am well aware that improving life for pakistani women is not a panacea. but it is impossible to imagine making real progress on that country's other problems, especiall
how many of us here today would have that kind of courage? the taliban recognized this young girl, 14 at the time, as a serious threat. and you know what? they were right. she was a threat. [applause] extremism thrives amid ignorance and anger, intimidation and cowardice. as malala said, if this new generation is not given pens, they will be given guns. but the taliban miscalculated. they thought if they silenced her, and thank god they didn't, that not only she but her cause would die. but...
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the president has now called us, saying that they used chemical weapons. those stocks of chemical weapons, some of which are in disturbed areas, must be secure, and we must give the opposition the capability to dr out ass. our relations with russia should be directly related to their assistance to assad. >> does the administration have any plans to respond? >> [indiscernible] the insistence that the matter states has already given? >>>> it's nonlethal. it is a half measure. you win wars by having overwhelming force. the situation on the ground today is stalemate, with the iranians and russians all in and the united states gives them flak jackets. that is not comforting when scud missiles are hitting. >> can i say something about boston? boston is becoming to me a case study in system failure. just look at it from a 30,000- foot point of view. you have russian intelligence services contacting two agencies within our federal government, responsible for our national security, the fbi and the cia. they tell us we believe you have a radical islamist in your mid
the president has now called us, saying that they used chemical weapons. those stocks of chemical weapons, some of which are in disturbed areas, must be secure, and we must give the opposition the capability to dr out ass. our relations with russia should be directly related to their assistance to assad. >> does the administration have any plans to respond? >> [indiscernible] the insistence that the matter states has already given? >>>> it's nonlethal. it is a half...
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used to boast of support across the country. sent has will be ruling d is limited to its home province. as far as p.l.m.n. is concerned its main support draws from ajab and has no strong showing . it is a very mixed situation. as for institutional tussles there ought to be no immediate isis unless one is precipitated by him himself. army, politic and also we have to -- we know that both in the army and in judiciary there will be a change of guard by the end of the year. the third problem is of course economy and he is going to focus than. there are no quick fixes as far as the economy is concerned. but the important thing is a serious beginning has to be made. in energy there are system i can problems which i can dwell on but that can be better managed and then we have to come up with the credible projects, not the sham projects like the fraud project schemes launched by the psm p.p. which was a waist of time and resources. better team experience of mega project which is can generate employment. finally, the fourth area of probl
used to boast of support across the country. sent has will be ruling d is limited to its home province. as far as p.l.m.n. is concerned its main support draws from ajab and has no strong showing . it is a very mixed situation. as for institutional tussles there ought to be no immediate isis unless one is precipitated by him himself. army, politic and also we have to -- we know that both in the army and in judiciary there will be a change of guard by the end of the year. the third problem is of...
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use wave energy. denser than times air, so you need smaller installations. that is number one. i would appreciate comments on that. the second thing, the sequestration thing is a hoax. there has been no correlation increases in the atmosphere and temperatures. as a matter of fact, with isotherm and -- isothermal conditions, nothing has changed -- has changed much. the last thing, the solar aspects, using the current is not and solar panels too good because they are high maintenance and short-lived. unless we transfer the gallium one of the more sophisticated systems, we will system.ve an economic we will also have the case of storing and distribution. host: thank you for the call. ben geman, let's talk about the technology freeze. guest: i understanding of the way wind turbine technology has advancesis you do have in the amount of electricity you are able to create. in earlier generations, they look quite different. the caller brought up something that is an emerging technology, not even a rounding er
use wave energy. denser than times air, so you need smaller installations. that is number one. i would appreciate comments on that. the second thing, the sequestration thing is a hoax. there has been no correlation increases in the atmosphere and temperatures. as a matter of fact, with isotherm and -- isothermal conditions, nothing has changed -- has changed much. the last thing, the solar aspects, using the current is not and solar panels too good because they are high maintenance and...
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vernacular language using the ambassador as a speaker, do use and econ officer as a speaker, using exchange programs to bring in speakers into these countries -- all these different things to get the message out, hitting different audiences that we think our part. how you measure the impact, what moves the needle, that is important. >> as a manager, how do you think about the problems of allocating resources across the entire tool kit? >> at the beginning of going anywhere, you have to sit back and say what are our objectives here? this is something that i have learned that csis and going to exercises with you and around here was trying to see what the goals are upfront and do not worry about the limitation write a but set out the strategic goals. there is a tendency to mix implementation and strategic goals, and you have to see them as something separate and reach into the toolkit at what works best in that environment. that becomes a judgment call him a more an art than science. if you're in an open country like india, you can do a lot of things. i'm getting out of my where were the repor
vernacular language using the ambassador as a speaker, do use and econ officer as a speaker, using exchange programs to bring in speakers into these countries -- all these different things to get the message out, hitting different audiences that we think our part. how you measure the impact, what moves the needle, that is important. >> as a manager, how do you think about the problems of allocating resources across the entire tool kit? >> at the beginning of going anywhere, you have...
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use were using extortion hardly. the constitution of the united states gives the congress the purse strings. the control over the money. and what this administration said by their actions, we -- they made it very clear, we will harm world war ii veterans, korean veterans, vietnam veterans, we will harm americans by preventing them from getting to the cemetery in normandy, by being able to just pull over and take a picture of mount rushmore, by trying to take advantage of the claude moore farm that operates off individual expenditures. they will put up barricades at a world war ii memorial that was built entirely with private funds, that has a trust fund of millions of dollars that is used for operating expense. they would go out of their way to spend more extra money just to make americans' lives more difficult and unpleasant. all the while saying we will never agree to suspend the individual mandate, the requirement that individuals buy a certain level of insurance or be fined the minimum, either $95 or 1% of their
use were using extortion hardly. the constitution of the united states gives the congress the purse strings. the control over the money. and what this administration said by their actions, we -- they made it very clear, we will harm world war ii veterans, korean veterans, vietnam veterans, we will harm americans by preventing them from getting to the cemetery in normandy, by being able to just pull over and take a picture of mount rushmore, by trying to take advantage of the claude moore farm...
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opposition will hurt us, obviously. but if we keep seeing -- if we keep being introspective, if we have confidence in our abilities and principles, and that will allow us to get up and fight again. there is a story i love to tell about an old farmhouse with a note on the door hung with rusty nails. it told a lot about the resilience and the pound's stability and confidence of a ander -- and bounceability confidence of a farmer who lived there. ldte out by jackrabbits, soul out, still here." electing --in me in and letting the rest now we are still here? --in letting the rest know we are still here? we are still here because our values of limited government and personal responsibility are still here. just as they had been over two hundred years ago. sometimes success comes from just getting up every day and working harder and harder. it is true -- we have serious and daunting challenges as a nation. the pundits of doom and gloom will have you believe all is lost. our economy is broken, people are harmless to improve thei
opposition will hurt us, obviously. but if we keep seeing -- if we keep being introspective, if we have confidence in our abilities and principles, and that will allow us to get up and fight again. there is a story i love to tell about an old farmhouse with a note on the door hung with rusty nails. it told a lot about the resilience and the pound's stability and confidence of a ander -- and bounceability confidence of a farmer who lived there. ldte out by jackrabbits, soul out, still...
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use of it. but if we go to sleep and pretend climate change is not happening, that's not the best use of it. >> we have about 20 seconds to go. there's an elephant in the room i have to address quickly, so indulge me. women -- not a donkey, but we can say that. women are clamoring at the edge of our seats wondering what is next. -- now that she's dynamic her leadership is unmatched. her voice for women, the poor, families, so i have to ask it. mr. gates, when is me linda jumping into politics? [laughter] [applause] >> we're both very lucky to have amazing wives who keep us on track and do amazing work in their own right. >> president? >> and i don't think melinda is going to run for president. she hasn't mentioned it to me. >> i tip it to you, mr. ? >> she hasn't mentioned to it me -- me either. i don't know what is going to happen, but i know this -- that is the worst expenditure of our time. she's taking a roll in the foundation, she's writing books. she's having a little fun being a private c
use of it. but if we go to sleep and pretend climate change is not happening, that's not the best use of it. >> we have about 20 seconds to go. there's an elephant in the room i have to address quickly, so indulge me. women -- not a donkey, but we can say that. women are clamoring at the edge of our seats wondering what is next. -- now that she's dynamic her leadership is unmatched. her voice for women, the poor, families, so i have to ask it. mr. gates, when is me linda jumping into...
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in pakistan, a senior official i became friends with used to say america, do not abandon us, you are our best hope. it is not a message you hear back here often, but something that is felt there. when right after we killed bin laden i was there and i was talking to the driver, and he was from abbottabad, and i said, have you ever seen the house? he said, i have not, but my family is going by now, everybody is looking at it. he said, i am glad you got that i because last august my brother-in-law was in a market when a bomb went off. he was buying something. he was killed. so my sister and her three daughters, children, do not have a father, and she has moved back in with us. these guys caused a lot of trouble here, and i'm glad you did what you did. it is a message you do not hear back your as much. on a daily basis when you're out there, you hear that a lot, and these are people who try to distinguish themselves from the stereotypes of what muslims are like and speaking from the heart. you cannot be helped but affected by that. the troublemakers out there -- sure, there are, and they
in pakistan, a senior official i became friends with used to say america, do not abandon us, you are our best hope. it is not a message you hear back here often, but something that is felt there. when right after we killed bin laden i was there and i was talking to the driver, and he was from abbottabad, and i said, have you ever seen the house? he said, i have not, but my family is going by now, everybody is looking at it. he said, i am glad you got that i because last august my brother-in-law...
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used. it is much different today. it is clear use use of the phils -- democratsuster have used this as well as republicans. it is not just one party. both parties have seen it when they are in the minority and their interest is to use the filibuster. it seems to be only growing. some efforts have been made to reform the system. bottom line, it is the way the senate operates. you need 50 votes to get things done. editorichael kranish, for "the boston globe." he writes -- host: john in houston, republican caller. caller: good morning. my position is that gridlock is a good thing. in fact, in texas, we have the ultimate gridlock in that our legislature meets every other year for five months. they are mandated by our constitution to have a budget. people, because they have to get it done, they have to make those compromises. u.s. senate, they make their own rules and they can change those rules at any time to do away with the culture requirements. the majority knows that they won't be majority
used. it is much different today. it is clear use use of the phils -- democratsuster have used this as well as republicans. it is not just one party. both parties have seen it when they are in the minority and their interest is to use the filibuster. it seems to be only growing. some efforts have been made to reform the system. bottom line, it is the way the senate operates. you need 50 votes to get things done. editorichael kranish, for "the boston globe." he writes -- host: john in...
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join us powerful guest tonight. our first from in the middle here, the former mayor in pennsylvania, a congressman from the 11th congressional district, migrate privilege and pleasure to introduce the congressman. [applause] right is a former ins agent, a columnist, a much sought after speaker, and he has testified on illegal immigration. [applause] >> welcome. thank you for being here tonight. let us begin before we get to the subject and talk about the situation as it exists in syria. i know you have been getting calls wondering how you will vote. the president says he will put it to congress and decide if we send missiles into syria. how do you feel? >> i -- i am very happy the president decided to consult with congress before taking any action. back home, in my district, i do not know if i have gotten any phone calls from anyone who wants to go to war. i will wait to get a classified monday. when i get back there are a number of factors that need to be discussed. i am anxious to hear what the strategy and goal i
join us powerful guest tonight. our first from in the middle here, the former mayor in pennsylvania, a congressman from the 11th congressional district, migrate privilege and pleasure to introduce the congressman. [applause] right is a former ins agent, a columnist, a much sought after speaker, and he has testified on illegal immigration. [applause] >> welcome. thank you for being here tonight. let us begin before we get to the subject and talk about the situation as it exists in syria. i...
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use of how theve state ought to use the business. turnoutat is the expected to be and who does that favor? caller: both sides agreed that the turnout will be north of 2 million people. that is more than voted in the 2009 governor's race. it is really an open question. democrats feel good about the turnout. they feel that they have put a lot of time and money into making sure that they have voter show up today. asublicans benefit from -- much as virginia may be changing as a state, the people who tend to be most intent about voting tend to be the more conservative, the older a lecture it. we saw some high-profile people campaigning for both of these gentlemen. specifically, terry mcauliffe and can pitch and ellie. and what does this tell you about the importance of this race? caller: the republicans had this parade of would-be presidential candidates. others --o and everyone except for chris christie. on the democratic side, you had barack obama and joe biden in the last 48 hours. in the last few weeks, you had bill and hillary clinto
use of how theve state ought to use the business. turnoutat is the expected to be and who does that favor? caller: both sides agreed that the turnout will be north of 2 million people. that is more than voted in the 2009 governor's race. it is really an open question. democrats feel good about the turnout. they feel that they have put a lot of time and money into making sure that they have voter show up today. asublicans benefit from -- much as virginia may be changing as a state, the people...
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thank you for joining us. [applause] [captioning performed by national captioning institute] >> season two of first ladies begins monday live at 9:00 p.m. eastern with a look at the life of edith roosevelt. we are offering a special edition of the book. it presents a biography and a portrait of each first lady as well as comments from noted historians and thoughts from michelle obama on the role of first ladies throughout history. it is available for the discounted price of $12.95 plus shipping. our website has more about the first ladies including a special section, welcome to the white house. it is produced by our partner and chronicles life in the executive mansion during the tenure of each of the first ladies. you can find out more at www.c- span.org/firstladies. c-span, we bring public affairs advanced in washington directly to you putting you in the room at congressional hearings, white house events, briefings and conferences and offering complete gavel-to-gavel coverage of the u.s. house all as a public
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you have powers that you can use. should you use them? that question, is what has happened -- has that hurt us? yes. when you are dealing with foreign governments and they are surprised by what you do, that is basic diplomacy 101. you try to build trust with countries. if you do not build trust, it is harder to do things. does it mean you should not have surveillance? that is something for our friends to discuss. believe me, they are not people who don't use surveillance, either. the question is how do you do that? how do like-minded people develop the judgment and trust to work together? a guy like edward snowden -- remember, there is an old saying. i hope none of you are journalists. the difference between a diplomat and a journalist is that a diplomat knows many things he does not say. a journalist says many things e does not know. aside from trying to be cute, what we are trying to say is -- is it wrong not to say everything? if i am in a sensitive conversation overseas as a diplomat, and i am told something in confidence and that mes
you have powers that you can use. should you use them? that question, is what has happened -- has that hurt us? yes. when you are dealing with foreign governments and they are surprised by what you do, that is basic diplomacy 101. you try to build trust with countries. if you do not build trust, it is harder to do things. does it mean you should not have surveillance? that is something for our friends to discuss. believe me, they are not people who don't use surveillance, either. the question...
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on behalf of all of us, you have given us allot to think about. a lot of inspiration. women are lucky to have your support and we look forward to a wonderful future for your country. thank you so much. [applause] >> friday's news conference with president obama and president karzai. also, president karzai met yesterday with defense secretary leon panetta and secretary of state hillary clinton. the joint press conference is about 40 minutes. >> it is my pleasure to welcome president karzai back to the white house as well as his delegation. we last saw each other during the nato summit in chicago, a city that reflects the friendship between our peoples, including many afghan-americans and the karzai family. mr. president, welcome. we meet at a critical moment. the 33,000 additional forces i ordered to afghanistan have served with honor, they have completed their mission, and returned home this past fall. the transition is well underway, and soon nearly 90% of afghans will live in areas where afghan forces are in the lead for their own security. this year will mark anothe
on behalf of all of us, you have given us allot to think about. a lot of inspiration. women are lucky to have your support and we look forward to a wonderful future for your country. thank you so much. [applause] >> friday's news conference with president obama and president karzai. also, president karzai met yesterday with defense secretary leon panetta and secretary of state hillary clinton. the joint press conference is about 40 minutes. >> it is my pleasure to welcome president...
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finger-pointing, enough wasted time, let us achieve like americans again, let us leave like americans again, let us believe like americans again, and ourselves, and our nation, and in one another. , wether we can, together must and together, we will. bless you, new hampshire. [applause] ♪ >> i want to thank all of you for coming tonight. this is a record, they largest we've had in 10 years. thanks for all of you for being here. sponsors,for our thank you for all coming. we will see you in a couple of months. thank you all. [applause] ♪ >> i appreciate your speech because it's all about success. >> thank you. [indiscernible] >> great job, great speech. >> thank you. >> i love your waterfront. it reminds me of else point. impressed with what you done and do how you have articulated it great very good, and i wish you well. thank you. >> we will have more coverage from the road to the white house in just a moment. first, a look at this picture posted by: i read -- illinois resident just after a tornado moved through the area. the associated press reporting the midwest under high torna
finger-pointing, enough wasted time, let us achieve like americans again, let us leave like americans again, let us believe like americans again, and ourselves, and our nation, and in one another. , wether we can, together must and together, we will. bless you, new hampshire. [applause] ♪ >> i want to thank all of you for coming tonight. this is a record, they largest we've had in 10 years. thanks for all of you for being here. sponsors,for our thank you for all coming. we will see you...